Word Problems

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What is a word problem?

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A word problem is a mathematical question that is presented in the form of a story or real-life scenario, requiring the reader to extract the necessary information to solve it.

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How do you find the total number of items when given two groups?

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To find the total number of items in two groups, you add the number of items in each group together.

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CCSS.2.OA.C.4

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If you have a total and you know part of it, how do you find the missing part?

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To find the missing part, subtract the known part from the total.

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CCSS.1.OA.A.1

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What does it mean to calculate the change in temperature?

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Calculating the change in temperature means finding the difference between the higher and lower temperatures.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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How do you determine how much longer one person practiced than another?

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To determine how much longer one person practiced, subtract the shorter practice time from the longer practice time.

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CCSS.3.OA.D.8

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What operation do you use to solve a problem about how many are left after some are taken away?

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You use subtraction to find out how many are left after some are taken away.

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CCSS.1.OA.A.1

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What is the first step in solving a word problem?

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The first step is to read the problem carefully and identify the important information.

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CCSS.RI.3.7

CCSS.RI.4.7

CCSS.RL.2.7

CCSS.RL.3.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

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How can you check if your answer to a word problem is correct?

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You can check your answer by reviewing the problem and ensuring that your solution makes sense in the context of the question.

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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What is the total number of cupcakes if there are 381 chocolate and 346 vanilla?

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727 cupcakes (381 + 346 = 727).

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CCSS.2.NBT.B.7

CCSS.3.NBT.A.2

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If David read 46 pages of a 64-page book, how many pages does he have left to read?

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18 pages (64 - 46 = 18).

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7